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> the workarounds can and do take time That's a feature, not a bug. Most big decisions can and should take time. Usually because it's not a simple matter of "t
by dolni 5y ago
> the workarounds can and do take time
That's a feature, not a bug. Most big decisions can and should take time. Usually because it's not a simple matter of "this guy is a massive dick to everyone and contributes hardly anything."
More often it's "this guy carries this project, and he is an asshole when people show up and run their mouth because they think they're smarter than they are." Which is to say - it's a shade of gray, not black or white.
In the truly dire situations, movements happen quickly. See the recent collapse of FreeNode IRC.
- Latty 5y agoIs it coincidence that it is so common toxic people end up being the ones "carrying the project", or is it that because they are toxic, they push away other contributors and create a fragile project with a bus factor of one? Seems to me getting rid of those people sooner rather than later is better for the health of the project overall. Of course, I'm sure some will argue that it's no coincidence because being effective and being toxic are inherently positively linked, but that's simply untrue in my experience, wishful thinking on the part of toxic people who want an excuse for their behaviour. Linus himself has said he was wrong to act as he did, and has worked to change that, and seen improvements for doing so.
- kelnos 5y ago> Usually because it's not a simple matter of "this guy is a massive dick to everyone and contributes hardly anything." No, but if someone is a massive dick to everyone, the quality and quantity of their contributions shouldn't matter. Being a dick is being a dick. Doesn't matter what they contribute.